iain t
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OK, Center pin reels are a traditional way of float fishing but have any of you tried feeder/method or chucking a weight for Carp. Just thinking there must be other ways of using a pin.
I'm surprised more zander anglers don't use 'pins, where practicable for distance reasons, for their ability to free run line with barely any resistance or increased weight on the bait.
I've never been in a location where Z's are present Steve but I would assume, if their characteristics are similar to perch that a pin would be ideal. I also believe that perch are not resistance 'shy' but don't like a change in resistance - i.e. I've had no problems using a baitrunner on sessions on the Kennet years ago when I spent more time persuing them.
So what advantage does a pin offer the Zander angler that a free running rig and a properly set bait runner doesn't ? Bragging rights ?
Calm down lad.
You implied that a pin might offer less resistance to a taking zander. That in turn suggests a pin offers an advantage over a fs spool.
I'm surprised more zander anglers don't use 'pins, where practicable for distance reasons, for their ability to free run line with barely any resistance or increased weight on the bait.
Steve if you feel the need to go shopping for a pin and need a like minded soul to accompany you................!